What's the proper technique for loading DB's for flat bench?

[curling]

Well, thanks grizzly I did not know that. I will try it with my feet on the floor next chest day. So you are saying you can go heavier with your feet on the floor?

 

[Grizzly]

That's exactly what I'm saying. For several reasons, like I said. To me, the most important reason is the added balance. Plus, I like to read shit about powerlifting because not only do I want to look strong and huge, but I want to be strong and huge and capable of hoisting huge poundage. Anyway, from what I've read them professional powerlifter fellows use a lot of legs in their benches to gain extra power. I've tried it and though I'm not very good at the power transference it does seem to help to really push into the ground with my heels as I lift the weight. You just kind of try and drive yourself up the bench by sort of pushing with your legs. That's how I understand it, anyway.

 

[Ingram]

I've tried it and though I'm not very good at the power transference it does seem to help to really push into the ground with my heels as I lift the weight. You just kind of try and drive yourself up the bench by sort of pushing with your legs. That's how I understand it, anyway.

Very true, I might add when your feet are on the ground you should avoid anchoring them to the bench posts as I’ve seen many people do. I used to even find myself doing it without realizing I was doing it. This is a very easy way to pull something and also a disqualifying foul in a powerlifting comp.

 

[Grizzly]

Very true, I might add when your feet are on the ground you should avoid anchoring them to the bench posts as I’ve seen many people do. I used to even find myself doing it without realizing I was doing it. This is a very easy way to pull something and also a disqualifying foul in a powerlifting comp.

Yep, no bench posts either. I'm a firm believer in flat on the ground. Not even on your toes. Flat footed, and, if I recall the rules properly, to pass a lift your feet must be planted flat and can't move at all. Is that right?